The Question sent via LinkedIn.

” I am a Microbiologist with 3 years overseas experience. I have completed Bachelor degree in Microbiology and a Post-Graduate Degree in Medical Microbiology. I am finding it difficult to be considered for an interview since I have only overseas experience. I have recently undertaken a Post graduate Single course in Medical Microbiology from RMIT University, Melbourne to update my skills in this area and is currently looking for a job opportunity / work experience in Microbiology and would like to know if you could provide any support / advise in this regard.”

My advice:

I can only provide advice at present as I’m an unemployed microbiologist at present also. With regards to micro roles, you could see if the job agencies can help (in my experience they cannot). You could determine who has the sort of micro positions you are interested in and send the an old fashioned canvassing letter. My first micro job came from one of those and once your foot is in the door, things get easer. When applying for roles, relate your skills and experience to the roles you are applying for.